COVID-19 Resources

Career Resources During COVID-19

The coronavirus has impacted everyone’s work. For the lucky, it means trying to navigate productively working from home, for the not-so-lucky, it means scrambling after one’s job has disappeared.

If you are finding yourself temporarily or permanently unemployed, remember, you’re not alone! As a student or alum of UMKC you have access to job postings through HANDSHAKE and one-to-one career advising through either the UMKC Career Services office or the Bloch Career Center. Our career services staff is available to help you find a new position, update your resume, or prepare for an interview.

Chances are it will be tough to find similar work but if you need to earn something to tide you over, look at temporary, part-time, or flex-time positions. These can get you through the next couple months.

If your job has been eliminated due to COVID-19, there are some things you can do in the short-term:

Apply for unemployment insurance

Look for work with one of the many companies adding positions in this crazy time:

Grocery stores & Big Box retailers are doing a booming business and are hiring for a wide variety of roles